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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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